To detect an array of bacteria, viruses, and fungus in patients with signs and or symptoms of CNS infection. If ordering the Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel PCR, a routine CSF bacterial culture must also be ordered.
Performed
Performed inVirology. Daily first shift. Specimens received by 12:00 P.M. (noon) will be resulted the same day.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reported
Results the same day when received in Virology by 12:00 P.M. (noon). If specimen received after 12:00 P.M., test will be resulted the following day.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of CSF in a sterile container.
Unacceptable Conditions
QNS specimens are not acceptable and will not be tested.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Refridgerate specimen if delayed being sent to the lab.
Additional Test Information
*NOTE, due to lack of sensitivity, this test does NOT include HSV, 1,2. If HSV is suspected please order Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (PCHSV).
Remarks
A negative result does not rule out possible infection.
*NOTE, due to lack of sensitivity, this test does NOT include HSV 1,2. If HSV is suspected please order Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (PCHSV).
Reference Interval
Negative for all array targets.
Test Search Categories
Virology
Performing Lab
DCH
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
To detect an array of bacteria, viruses, and fungus in patients with signs and or symptoms of CNS infection. If ordering the Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel PCR, a routine CSF bacterial culture must also be ordered.
Performed
Performed inVirology. Daily first shift. Specimens received by 12:00 P.M. (noon) will be resulted the same day.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reported
Results the same day when received in Virology by 12:00 P.M. (noon). If specimen received after 12:00 P.M., test will be resulted the following day.
Collection
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of CSF in a sterile container.
Unacceptable Conditions
QNS specimens are not acceptable and will not be tested.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Refridgerate specimen if delayed being sent to the lab.
Additional Test Information
*NOTE, due to lack of sensitivity, this test does NOT include HSV, 1,2. If HSV is suspected please order Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (PCHSV).
Remarks
A negative result does not rule out possible infection.
*NOTE, due to lack of sensitivity, this test does NOT include HSV 1,2. If HSV is suspected please order Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (PCHSV).
